'Divisive and hurtful'; Elder, mayor call for apology

ABORIGINAL elders are calling for councillor James Hansen to meet with them over his "divisive and hurtful" commentary on the first Indigenous woman elected to Queensland Parliament.

It comes after Cr Hansen made reference to State Environment Minister Leanne Enoch's Indigenous heritage on social media.

Uncle Gregory Eaton, who runs the Maryborough Aboriginal Corporation for Housing and Cultural Development, said as an Indigenous role model, Ms Enoch's work in parliament was "closely observed and respected" by the Fraser Coast's Indigenous community.